Wilmington, NC 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes
Wilmington, North Carolina, is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic charm, scenic riverfront, and proximity to beautiful beaches. The city's picturesque downtown features cobblestone streets, historic homes, and a bustling waterfront along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington is home to a thriving arts scene, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions, including the USS North Carolina Battleship. With nearby beaches like Wrightsville and Carolina Beach, Wilmington offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and coastal living, making it a popular destination for residents and visitors alike.
55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.
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Riverlights
Riverlights
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4410 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
55 homes $299,000 - $1,819,750
Wilmington, NC - Riverlights is a lovely, new Del Webb Community featuring a large selection of custom single family homes and stunning town homes with sweeping waterway views! Single family homes in Riverlights start at an affordable $230K and go up to over 700K. All the Del Webb homes come with many standard features and are quality built to give years of carefree living. In addition to Del Webb homes, there are 8 additional approved builders in Riverlights offering a wide selection of floor plans from Craftsman to Cottage style homes and single level homes from 1100sf up to over 3,000sf.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
A RetireNet.com Featured Community
Brunswick Forest
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1007 Evangeline Drive
Leland, NC 28451
475 homes $315,000 - $1,425,000
Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina - Located in a setting of unmatched beauty in a lush landscape of pristine forest, Brunswick Forest is an approximately 4,500-acre retreat just minutes from historic Wilmington, North Carolina.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
A RetireNet.com Featured Community
Ocean Ridge Plantation
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53 Ocean Ridge Parkway
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
55 homes $382,500 - $1,290,000
Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, NC and the recreational allure of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge's exquisitely designed homes, award-winning golf courses and world-class amenities have made this enchanting community a place many find easy to call home.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
A RetireNet.com Featured Community
Winding River Plantation
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1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
77 homes $219,900 - $2,150,000
Bolivia, NC - Winding River Plantation features the Carolina Nationals 27 hole Championship Golf Course This Fred Couples designed Championship golf course is the center of Winding River Plantation and features a full service clubhouse and pro shop.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Sandpiper Bay
Sandpiper Bay
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7199-5 Beach Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
13 homes $174,750 - $559,900
Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Located just 5 minutes to pristine Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Sandpiper Bay offers residents a myriad of resort-like amenities, including championship golf, pools, fitness, tennis and convenient access to restaurants and shopping.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Waterford of the Carolinas
Waterford of the Carolinas
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1000 Olde Waterford Way
Leland, NC 28451
6 homes $315,000 - $1,155,000
Leland, NC - Wilmington's most unique waterfront community just across the Cape Fear River from Historic Downtown Wilmington and the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring creeks and waterways with almost every homesite on the water. Often referred to as the “Cape Fear Coast,” few places can match the Wilmington area's wide range of recreational features, cultural offerings, and historical ambience. With an average annual temperature of 63.7 degrees, Wilmington has become one of the top relocation areas in the United States. Discovery Package available!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Compass Pointe
Compass Pointe
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8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451
23 homes $399,999 - $1,400,000
Leland, NC - Come Live Your Dream. Compass Pointe is a gated, resort style community located just minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Last Best American Beach Towns”. Here you’ll find quality homes and a relaxed lifestyle with a wide variety of amenities and activities to chose from. Homesites from the $100's Homes (including homesites) from the $400's
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Magnolia Greens
Magnolia Greens
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1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr
Leland, NC 28451
6 homes $234,900 - $799,900
Magnolia Greens, Leland, NC - With an abundance of resort-like amenities and picturesque views, Magnolia Greens offers residents a relaxed and active atmosphere with daily conveniences within walking distance. Magnolia Greens’ well maintained streets, common areas and resident yards reflect the pride that the owners take in their community as well as their homes. The tree lined streets explode with blooming Azaleas, Bradford Pear trees, and white pillowy Dog Wood trees, creating a setting that many have found alluring as demonstrated by the more than 400 residents.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
St. James Plantation
St. James Plantation
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St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461
72 homes $189,000 - $3,900,000
Southport, NC - Ideally located along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington, Southport, and Myrtle Beach.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Coastal Estates - Sun Communities
Coastal Estates - Sun Communities
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43 Dewberry Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443
2 homes $196,995 - $229,995
Choose our beautiful Coastal Plantation community in Hampstead, North Carolina and live near historic Wilmington and the region's famous Atlantic beaches.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Community Center, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Golf
Palmetto Creek
Palmetto Creek
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1186 Turnata Dr SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
31 homes $279,900 - $659,000
Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas, Bolivia, NC - Palmetto Creek is a beautifully planned, gated community only 30 minutes from famous Carolina beaches and historic landmarks like Cape Fear Lighthouse and Southport’s Bald Head Island Ferry. The residential community includes a clubhouse, fitness center, Kayak Launch, Outdoor Kitchen, pool, Tennis Courts, Putting Green and nature pathways. Lovely brick custom homes, patio homes, and town homes define the community.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
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2000 Arnold Palmer Drive
Shallotte, NC 28470
10 homes $145,500 - $1,495,000
Wilmington, NC - Located between historic Wilmington and the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, SC, Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation™ boasts a coastal lifestyle that is not to be rushed, but savored. With over 500 acres of lush landscape nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Shallotte River and its tributaries, this master-planned community sets the example for perfection in coastal living.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Sunset Ridge
Sunset Ridge
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7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
8 homes $199,000 - $579,900 / 7 models
Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Sunset Beach offers a quiet, family-oriented beach atmosphere this pristine beach has been considered the top barrier island beach in North Carolina and after a few moments on its white, sugar sand you will agree.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Wilmingtoninfo
Wilmingtoninfo
Exact Location Match
1121 Military Cutoff Road, Suite C-322
Wilmington, NC 28405
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Mason Landing Yacht Club
Mason Landing Yacht Club
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7439 Nautica Yacht Club Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Cambridge Village of Wilmington
Cambridge Village of Wilmington
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75 Cavalier Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Plantation Village - Wilmington NC
Plantation Village - Wilmington NC
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1200 Porters Neck Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405-7622
At Plantation Village, an Independent Living Community, we use numbers the way they are supposed to be used … to count golf scores, the number of activities we have, the number of new residents we welcome each year, and much more. We are about independenc
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
RiverMist at Dutchman Village
RiverMist at Dutchman Village
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5020 J. Swain Boulevard
Southport,, NC 28461
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Seawatch at Sunset Harbor™
Seawatch at Sunset Harbor™
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NC 211
Southport, NC 28461
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Oyster Harbour
Oyster Harbour
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1856 Healing Water Lane www.carolinaoceanliving.com
Holden Beach, NC 28462
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Welcome to today’s “Main Street USA”--at the Beach! The Seaside Village at Sunset Beach, North Carolina is an exciting new “Lifestyle Center” community which offers its residents a place to play, work, entertain, or just plain relax. The concept
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
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Wilmington, North Carolina, is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic charm, scenic riverfront, and proximity to beautiful beaches. The city's picturesque downtown features cobblestone streets, historic homes, and a bustling waterfront along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington is home to a thriving arts scene, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions, including the USS North Carolina Battleship. With nearby beaches like Wrightsville and Carolina Beach, Wilmington offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and coastal living, making it a popular destination for residents and visitors alike.
55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.
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